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Program / Project Manager III

Aleron
United States, California, Fremont
Nov 10, 2026
Description Job Title: Program / Project Manager III Location: Fremont, CA Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $79.75/hour About the Opportunity: We're seeking an experienced Program / Project Manager to lead a portfolio of sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, and lifecycle projects within a complex manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll manage multiple concurrent programs focused on component replacements, supplier transitions, engineering changes, and continuity-of-supply initiatives while partnering with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams. This position is ideal for a project leader who excels at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing competing priorities, and driving programs from concept through qualification and release. Why You'll Love Working Here: Lead a diverse portfolio of impactful engineering and supply chain programs Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and supplier teams High-visibility role with direct influence on product continuity and operational success Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role provides the opportunity to influence product lifecycle strategy and continuity planning for complex manufacturing programs. You'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact customer deliveries, product availability, manufacturing readiness, and long-term business success. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Manage a portfolio of 6-8 concurrent sustaining engineering and obsolescence programs Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements Lead component, material, supplier, and system obsolescence replacement initiatives Coordinate execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Supplier teams Drive Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes through qualification and release Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans using structured project management techniques Coordinate qualification testing, validation activities, manufacturing readiness reviews, and release planning Provide executive-level status reporting, risk assessments, and portfolio updates Lead cross-functional meetings to drive decisions, remove roadblocks, and maintain schedule commitments Job Requirements What You'll Bring: 3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Engineering Program Management, Lifecycle Management, Operations, or Manufacturing Project Leadership 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects within hardware, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or operations environments 2+ years of experience supporting Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), configuration management, or change control processes 2+ years of experience managing product lifecycle, sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, NPI support, or manufacturing improvement projects 2+ years of experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and supplier teams 2+ years of experience managing project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables 1+ years of experience providing executive-level reporting, stakeholder communications, or portfolio status updates Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Materials Science, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience What Sets You Apart: Experience with obsolescence management programs Experience supporting Product Change Notifications (PCNs), End-of-Life (EOL) transitions, and Last Time Buy (LTB) strategies Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering change initiatives Knowledge of qualification testing, reliability validation, and supplier qualification processes Experience with manufacturing release and implementation planning Experience with semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech product environments Familiarity with configuration management systems and PLM tools Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodology experience Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills Advanced PowerPoint presentation and executive communication abilities Additional Information: Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite 2 days remote Interview Process: Initial phone interview Final onsite interview Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen Overtime: May be required to support project milestones and business priorities Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. 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